Arkansas: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Discrimination deadlines · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Paid sick leave · State income tax · Right-to-work laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · State EITC · Noncompete laws
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Discrimination deadlines
| EEOC deadline | 180 days |
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| State agency deadline | No state agency |
| State agency | None |
Paid leave programs
| State program | No state paid leave or disability program |
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| Status | No program |
Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $11.00 (employers with 4 or more workers) |
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| Next change | No change scheduled |
Final paycheck rules Single detailed source
| If you are fired | Next regular payday (double wages if still unpaid 7 days later) |
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| If you quit | No state deadline |
Paid sick leave Single detailed source
| State law? | No statewide law |
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| Yearly cap | — |
State income tax Single detailed source
| Structure | Graduated, 2 brackets |
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| Rates | 2.00% to 3.90% |
Right-to-work laws
| Right-to-work? | Yes |
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Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source
| Minimum cash wage | $2.63 |
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| Most tips can count | $8.37 |
Payday frequency Checked on official source
| Required frequency | Twice a month |
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Rest break laws Checked on official source
| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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State EITC Single detailed source
| State EITC? | No |
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| Amount | — |
Noncompete laws Single detailed source
| Noncompetes | Allowed if reasonable |
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